Easy Baked Fish
With a flavorful parsley pesto to top off this Easy Baked Fish, it will keep dinner far from boring or routine. It's fabulous for any busy weeknight. I serve it with a side sweet potato and a simple salad for a complete meal. You won't believe how quickly this recipe comes together.
Servings 4 people
Ingredients
- 1 pound mild white fish in fillets (such as cod, tilapia, flounder, or sole)
- salt to taste
- pepper to taste
- 1 cup parsley fresh
- ½ cup almonds raw, sliced
- ½ cup parmesan cheese grated
- 3 green onions trimmed, white and green parts
- 3 tablespoons olive oil + extra for greasing the baking dish
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Grease a large rectangular baking dish with a light coating of olive oil. Evenly distribute the fish fillets in the bottom of the baking dish, sprinkle with salt and pepper, and set aside.
- In a food processor, combine the parsley, almonds, Parmesan, green onions, 3 tablespoons olive oil, and lemon juice. Pulse until it forms a thick pesto.
- Spread the pesto in an even layer on top of the fish. Cook until done (white and flaky), about 15 - 20 minutes depending on the thickness of the fish.
Notes
We recommend organic ingredients when feasible.
Nutrition Facts
Nutrition Facts
Easy Baked Fish
Amount Per Serving
Calories 259
Calories from Fat 207
% Daily Value*
Fat 23g35%
Saturated Fat 4g25%
Cholesterol 11mg4%
Sodium 201mg9%
Potassium 250mg7%
Carbohydrates 7g2%
Fiber 3g13%
Sugar 1g1%
Protein 9g18%
Vitamin A 1460IU29%
Vitamin C 24.6mg30%
Calcium 213mg21%
Iron 1.9mg11%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.